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Stuart Myers and Christopher Conti Join RYZE Claim Solutions’ Board of Directors

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星期一, 四月 22, 2024
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RYZE Claim Solutions (“RYZE” or “the Company”), a leading full-service claims management business, today announced the appointment of Stuart Myers and Christopher Conti, two highly regarded experts in the insurance and investment industries, to the Board of Directors.

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  • RYZE Claim Solutions (“RYZE” or “the Company”), a leading full-service claims management business, today announced the appointment of Stuart Myers and Christopher Conti, two highly regarded experts in the insurance and investment industries, to the Board of Directors.
  • Myers and Conti bring decades of leadership experience, driving innovation, increasing efficiency, and improving client satisfaction for a number of established insurance companies throughout their tenured careers.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240422798430/en/
    “With significant expertise in insurance, investments, and the wider financial services industry, Stu and Chris bring valuable experience to our board,” said Tony Grippa , RYZE Executive Chairman of the Board.
  • Recently, Myers led as Chief Operating Officer of Stuart Myers Consulting, an advisor to a variety of clients in the insurance, government, real estate, and manufacturing sectors.

Stonewall Museum exhibit "Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes" comes to CCNY; LGBTQ+ activist Laverne Cox features on May 7

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes," an exhibition of LGBTQ+ stories from the Stonewall National Museum & Archives Photography Exhibit, comes to The City College of New York from Apr.

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  • NEW YORK, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes," an exhibition of LGBTQ+ stories from the Stonewall National Museum & Archives Photography Exhibit, comes to The City College of New York from Apr.
  • On May 7, a screening of " There are Things to Do " will take place from 5-7:30 p.m. in CCNY's Great Hall, located in Shepard Hall, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker and special guest LGBTQ+ activist and actress Laverne Cox .
  • The exhibition will be on display during college accessible hours in Shepard Hall's Lincoln Corridor at 259 Convent Avenue.
  • Tickets to the May 7 event and screening, can be reserved at eventbrite here .

CCNY's Keith Gandal discovers link between increased stress, fatal car crashes and blue states during pandemic

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星期三, 四月 24, 2024
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Gandal, in the Division of Humanities and the Arts , and his brother Neil Gandal, professor of economics at Tel Aviv University , along with Maya Fuks, an MA student at Tel Aviv, investigated the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. and fatal car crashes.

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  • Gandal, in the Division of Humanities and the Arts , and his brother Neil Gandal, professor of economics at Tel Aviv University , along with Maya Fuks, an MA student at Tel Aviv, investigated the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. and fatal car crashes.
  • Road fatalities were a lesser-known category of excess deaths during the pandemic, going up despite a significant decrease in driving due to lockdowns.
  • In 2020, compared to 2019, the total miles traveled by car decreased by 11% yet there was an increase of 6.8% in fatal car crashes.
  • This is the second research study conducted by the Gandal brothers about the pandemic, which found lower death tolls on the weekend during its height.

CodersTrust secures partnership with the City College of New York (CCNY)

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星期五, 四月 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CodersTrust, a global EdTech Company with its headquarters in New York City, announced it signed an agreement at a ceremony on April 12th with City College of New York (CCNY) to provide programs for upskilling students and enable them to achieve job-ready certifications. CCNY is the flagship institution of City University of New York, the largest urban university system in the United States and this agreement will help them realize the vision of global outreach through overseas enrollments, academic collaboration, and student exchanges.

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  • NEW YORK, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CodersTrust, a global EdTech Company with its headquarters in New York City, announced it signed an agreement at a ceremony on April 12th with City College of New York (CCNY) to provide programs for upskilling students and enable them to achieve job-ready certifications.
  • Dr. Juan Mercado said, "This agreement with CodersTrust is very important to us, especially to City College Continuing and Professional Studies.
  • Golam Sarwar in attendance to support this important partnership and where he stated "This partnership will accelerate the mission of both organizations.
  • He said, "This agreement with CodersTrust is very important to us, especially to City College Continuing and Professional Studies.

Sierra College Welcomes Dr. David Martin as Vice President of Administrative Services

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星期三, 四月 10, 2024
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ROCKLIN, Calif., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College and its Board of Trustees are pleased to announce that Dr. David Martin has been appointed to serve as the new Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Administrative Services. David will succeed Erik Skinner who is retiring after seven years of service to the district.

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  • Sierra College and its Board of Trustees are pleased to announce that Dr. David Martin has been appointed to serve as the new Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Administrative Services.
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College and its Board of Trustees are pleased to announce that Dr. David Martin has been appointed to serve as the new Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Administrative Services.
  • "It's a pleasure to welcome an alum with Dr. Martin's experience back to Sierra College as part of the leadership team," said Willy Duncan, Sierra College Superintendent/President.
  • Prior to joining Sierra College, Dr. Martin served as Chancellor at City College of San Francisco (CCSF), where he returned after a successful tenure as Superintendent/President at Monterey Peninsula Community College.

Gabelli Multimedia Trust Appoints Susan Watson Laughlin to the Board of Trustees

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星期一, 三月 25, 2024
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RYE, N.Y., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of The Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc. (the “Board”) (NYSE: GGT ) (the “Fund”) announced the appointment of Susan Watson Laughlin to the Board of the Fund effective February 13, 2024.

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  • RYE, N.Y., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of The Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc. (the “Board”) (NYSE: GGT ) (the “Fund”) announced the appointment of Susan Watson Laughlin to the Board of the Fund effective February 13, 2024.
  • Ms. Watson Laughlin brings to the Board an extensive career in investor relations with such notable firms as MCI, Interpublic Group, Pepsico, Nielsen Media Research, Gannett and Metromedia.
  • Most recently, she served in the Board of Directors Practice at Spencer Stuart.
  • She served as President of the Investor Relations Association from 1998-2000 and on the Board of Directors of the National Investor Relations Institute from 1994-1996.

Heinemann To Publish New Professional Book By EduColor Co-Founder José Luis Vilson

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星期三, 三月 20, 2024
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PORTSMOUTH, N.H., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heinemann today announced that it will publish the latest professional book for teachers from award-winning author and speaker José Luis Vilson.

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  • PORTSMOUTH, N.H., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heinemann today announced that it will publish the latest professional book for teachers from award-winning author and speaker José Luis Vilson.
  • The project, called You Already Know: Teaching Students Math from The Knowledge Within, is tentatively scheduled for publication in spring 2025.
  • Vilson is the co-founder and executive director of EduColor, an organization dedicated to race and social justice issues in education.
  • "We have long admired José's work and insight on topics across education, math and equity," said Maggie DeMont, general manager of Heinemann.

Vestar Capital Partners Announces Promotions

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星期四, 二月 1, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vestar Capital Partners, a leading U.S. middle-market private equity firm, today announced the promotions of Wilson Orr and Ian Singleton from Vice Presidents to Principals, and Alyssa Stropoli from Senior Associate to Vice President.

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  • Orr and Singleton Promoted to Principal, Stropoli to Vice President
    NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vestar Capital Partners, a leading U.S. middle-market private equity firm, today announced the promotions of Wilson Orr and Ian Singleton from Vice Presidents to Principals, and Alyssa Stropoli from Senior Associate to Vice President.
  • "Vestar has a long history of homegrown talent and promoting from within, and we're proud to uphold that tradition with the promotions of Wilson, Ian and Alyssa," said Dan O'Connell, Founder and CEO of Vestar.
  • We congratulate each of them on their promotions and look forward to their continued contributions to the firm."
  • Prior to joining Vestar, she was an Associate in Investor Relations at BC Partners, and previously she was an Associate on BlackRock's High Yield Portfolio Management team.

Jervette Ward appointed CCNY Black Studies program director after national search

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星期四, 一月 18, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City College of New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jervette R. Ward as director of the Black Studies Program in the Division of Humanities and the Arts .

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City College of New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jervette R. Ward as director of the Black Studies Program in the Division of Humanities and the Arts .
  • After a national search, Dean Renata Kobetts Miller said, "As President of CLA ( College Language Association ), Professor Ward comes to City College as a leader in the profession.
  • We're thrilled to have her directing City College's historic Black Studies Program, and we're looking forward to some exciting developments in the months and years ahead."
  • Ward writes, teaches, and speaks on the power of language and popular culture as avenues for social change.

Kirk McDonald Appointed to Ziff Davis Board of Directors

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星期四, 十一月 16, 2023
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Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD), today announced the appointment of Kirk McDonald to its Board of Directors, effective November 15, 2023.

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  • Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD), today announced the appointment of Kirk McDonald to its Board of Directors, effective November 15, 2023.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Kirk to our Board of Directors,” said Ziff Davis Board Chair Sarah Fay.
  • "I am delighted to be joining the Ziff Davis Board of Directors,” McDonald said.
  • “I look forward to working with Vivek and the entire Ziff Davis team across its portfolio of leading brands.”